Schilling may sell ‘bloody sock’

Former Red Sox star Curt Schilling could be forced to sell some of his most cherished possessions, including a famed "bloody sock" he wore while leading the Red Sox to its first World Series championship in 86 years, to help pay back millions of dollars in loans he guaranteed for his failed video game company. Here is a look at what he is using for loan collateral.
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National Baseball Hall of Fame

'Bloody sock'—The most famous item Schilling offered as collateral may be the blood-stained sock he wore while pitching with a injury in Game 2 of the World Series in 2004—the first year the Red Sox won a championship since 1918. The sock is actually the second of two bloody socks. The first was discarded after Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship series. This second sock has been on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., since early 2005.
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His Medfield home—Schilling put his Medfield house on the market for $3.45 million a little over a week ago. Records show he pledged the home as collateral in agreements with the banks last month.
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Lou Gehrig's cap—The hat was won by the Yankee legend around 1927. It might be hard to Schilling to part with. He named his first son after Gehrig and tweets under the handle Gehrig38. He also won the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, given to players who best exemplify character and integrity.

World War II era items—Schilling also pledged his vast collection of World War II era items, including some on loan to the national World War II Museum in New Orleans.
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Gold coins—In February, Schilling posted a collection of gold coins worth several million dollars as collateral for a loan from Bank Rhode Island in Providence, according to financing statements filed in Massachusetts. The 1-ounce coins, including South African Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, and American Eagles, were stored at Coins ‘N Things Inc. in Bridgewater, according to the documents.

Investment—In addition to the collectibles, Schilling pledged the proceeds from his investment in StepStone Capital Partners II Onshore LP, a private equity fund.
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